GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Remove the fuel filler pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement in Body Rear End.

  4. Object Number: 879144  Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly upper retaining bolt.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  7. Object Number: 889726  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent pipe (1) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  9. Object Number: 889977  Size: SH
  10. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.

  11. Object Number: 879143  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly lower retaining bolt.
  13. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.
  14. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly into position on the vehicle.
  2. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel tank.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 879143  Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly lower retaining bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 889977  Size: SH
  6. Tighten the fuel filler hose clamp (1) at the fuel tank.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).


    Object Number: 889726  Size: SH
  8. Connect the EVAP vent pipe (1) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  9. Lower the vehicle.

  10. Object Number: 879144  Size: SH
  11. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly upper retaining bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Install the fuel filler pocket. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement in Body Rear End.
  14. Refill the fuel tank.
  15. Install the fuel fill cap.